Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

UPCOTT, TA4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPCOTT, TA4 1AQ.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TA4 1AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TA4 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,240,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA4 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Upcott, 0.1km from Upcott in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Hull & Taunton West ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for TA4 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00149038 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA4 1AQ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,240,000

Semi-Detached

£ 299,950

1 sales · Mean £ 299,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA4 1AQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Bishops Hull Primary School

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Good293 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meryan House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton3.4 km
  • Bridgwater16.7 km
  • Tiverton Parkway18.4 km